Obituary: Dennis ShaferDennis Shafer ATKINS — Dennis Shafer, 61, of Atkins, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born October 21, 1954, in Bakersfield, Calif., son of the late George and Edith Warden Shafer. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Jean Marie; and two brothers, Alan and Howard. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; three brothers, J.R., Jerry, ...

Obituary: Robert JenkinsonRobert Jenkinson Robert Andrew Jenkinson was born on April 19, 1986, in Little Rock to Janet Eubanks and Robert Jenkinson. Andy, as everyone called him, graduated from Rhema Bible Training Center in 2006. He was ordained a Minister by Rick Renner Ministries, was an active part and minister at John 3:16 Mission in Tulsa, Okla., served the Ministries at Life church in Broken Arrow, Okla., to include Host Team, Switch Youth Ministry and Life Grou...

Obituary: Junior LewisJunior Lewis DANVILLE — Junior Lee Lewis, 71 of Waveland, passed away Friday, June 3. He was born Dec. 31, 1944, in Ola to the late Arthur Lee and Reba Myrle (Blaylock) Lewis. He loved working with his cattle and helping his son Mike in the hay fields in the summer. He was retired from Sparks Regional Medical Center where he was director of food service, housekeeping and laundry at Sparks Manor. He was later the assistant director of foodservi...

Obituary: James JeterJames Jeter James Paul Jeter, age 45, of Warrior, Ala., died Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in London. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gardendale Funeral Home in Gardendale, Ala. (http://www.thenewgardendalefuneralhome.com). Local arrangement are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. (www.humphreyfuneral.com)

Obituary: Vernon NolesVernon Noles Vernon Vestle Noles, 89, of Russellville passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016, at his home. He was born July 27, 1926, in Stillwater, Ark., to Weaver Noles and Virginia Aurelia Gabbert Noles. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Janice Parrish Noles; his parents; one sister, Sylvia Henderson; and daughter-in-law, Patti Noles. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Jones Noles; two children by his first wife, Davie Noles of Dover ...

Obituary: Ronald Isbell Sr.Ronald Isbell Sr. DARDANELLE — Ronald Wayne Isbell Sr., age 62, of Dardanelle died Friday, June 3, 2016, at his home. A family conducted memorial service will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at the Dardanelle First United Methodist Church. A complete obituary will be published in a future edition of The Courier. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www...

Obituary: Jerry GeorgeJerry George DANVILLE — Jerry Boyd George, age 71, of Rover passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016, at his home. He was born Nov. 25, 1944, in Centerville to the late Chester Boyd and Syble Marie Floyd George. He was the manager for Redi-Ice Incorporation. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Linda George; children, Jerina George of Rover, Boyd George of Oregon, Theresa Landford of California, Darrell Ge...

Obituary: Tommy BlaylockTommy Blaylock CLARKSVILLE — Tommy Edward Blaylock, 67, of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016, at his home. He was born March 6, 1949, in Clarksville to Mr. Jett Edward and Nola (Tipton) Blaylock. Tommy is preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Alice Kay Blaylock. Mr. Blaylock is survived by his only daughter, Shawna and Billy Ritchie of Clarksville; two grandchildren, Carrington Kaelynn Ritchie and Greyson Charles Ritchi...

Obituary: Jerry GeorgeJerry George DANVILLE — Jerry Boyd George, age 71, of Rover passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016, at his home. A complete obituary will be published in Saturday’s edition of The Courier. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

Obituary: Eddie VaughnEddie Vaughn Eddie Vaughn, 62, of Russellville died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the Arkansas Heart Hospital. He was born May 8, 1954, in Pine Bluff to Bobby Dodson and Peggy Ann Bailey Vaughn. He was an outdoorsman and his true passion was hunting. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Norma Vaughn; his mother; three sons, Nicky Vaughn, Bobby Vaughn and Ricky Vaughn; one brother, Gary Vaughn; three sisters, Sue Me...

Obituary: Lawrence PattonLawrence Patton DARDANELLE — Lawrence Edward Patton, 81, of Russellville, died Sunday, May 29, 2016. The son of Earl and Willie (Ramey) Patton, he was born at Havana on June 3, 1934. He attended business school in Little Rock. He married Ola Mae (McBride) Patton on Dec. 28, 1956. He was a United States Army veteran and worked in a variety of positions in the Agribusiness field, including superintendent of the Con-Agra Hatchery and Feed Mill at...

Obituary: Joe WarrenJoe Warren DARDANELLE — Joe Thomas Warren, age 69, of Madison, Tenn., died Saturday, May 28, 2016, at his home. He was born Oct. 11, 1946, at Monroe, La., to the late Forest N. and Alice Iru Ray Warren. He was of the Church of Christ Faith and was an electrician and he loved music. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Kandi Kai Warren; one brother, Eddie Warren; and one sister, Betty Hendry. Survivors include his wife of 50 y...

Obituary: Gary TinsleyGary Tinsley Gary E. “Bud” Tinsley, 83, of Russellville, died Monday, May 30, 2016, at his home. He was born Oct. 11, 1932, in Smackover to Griffin Lavelle and Opal Whitfield Tinsley. He was a member of New Beginnings Church of God, a mason and a master electrician. Gary was a member of Union IBEW Local 436 of El Dorado and sat on the E-board committee as well as an instructor at apprenticeship schools. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and ga...

Obituary: Christopher MyersChristopher Myers Christopher James Myers, 38, of Russellville,departed this life on Saturday, May 28, 2016, in Dardanelle. He was born March 31, 1978, in Springfield, Mo. Christopher was very adventurous, free spirited and very caring of his friends. He is preceded in death by his son, Collin Reed Myers; his grandmother, Clara Belle Monroe; grandfathers, Charles Myers and William Grail; and one aunt, Judy Keeling. He is survived by his mother...

Obituary: Lacy GoffLacy Goff SPRINGDALE — Lacy Alan Goff, 37, of Springdale won his courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease on Saturday, May 28, 2016. He was born June 25, 1978, in Morrilton to Kenneth and Deborah (Londagin) Goff. Lacy loved his picture Bible and loved to hear Bible stories read to him. He memorized worship music and sang praises every day. Lacy loved his family and was loved by everyone he met. His deep, distinctive voice and courtly manner...

Obituary: Aubry HudgensAubry Hudgens CLARKSVILLE — Aubry Lynn Hudgens, 74, of Lamar, Ark., died May 27, 2016. He was retired from the State of Arizona Department of Corrections and Sears. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ruth Moser Hudgens; and two brothers, Odell and Billy Joe Hudgens. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Marshall Hudgens of Lamar; two daughters, Andrea Hucker (Doug) and Annette Karpenske (Jeremy); three step-children, Scott Kenn...

Obituary: Bonnie McCorkleBonnie McCorkle DARDANELLE — Bonnie Louell McCorkle, age 74, of Knoxville, died Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Cornwell Chapel I Dardanelle. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, at the chapel prior to the service. A full obit will run in Sunday’s Courier. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in D...

Obituary: Gladys Findley-JonesGladys Findley-Jones Rev. Gladys Findley-Jones, 90, of Russellville, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May 27, 2016. Heaven just gained another angel. A daughter of Ernest and Lawdrey Curtis Collins, she was born Sept. 25, 1925, in Pottsville. She was saved at the age of 12 at Bethel Assembly of God. She and the Rev. L. B. Findley were married on May 10, 1941, and spent 42 years together in ministry in the Assemblies of God. After the R...